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A Few More Images From The Wine Crate and Some Thoughts On The Creative Process

“If we are to solve the problem of what to do with our consciousness, we need more astutely constructed models as that consciousness changes, develops. They must be relevant and flexible; and the execution must be fine enough to endure.” … Continue reading

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Three Visual Poems: Meaning is Optional

Meaning is Optional Floating detached from remembrance a shadow in the strip of light under the door into a darkened room. I create the black dog outside Waiting open to find a box of wires on the floor, Power sent … Continue reading

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Words Are Where the Hate Goes to Hide.

STUDENTS REPEAT A POEM‘S SLURS, SURPRISING THE POETS AND AN ELITE BRONX SCHOOL The poetry assembly on Tuesday morning at the Horace Mann School, in the Bronx, was meant to be provocative. The visiting poets who led it asked students … Continue reading

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How To Grow an Open Mind

“I have made a ceaseless effort not to ridicule, not to bewail, not to scorn human actions, but to understand them.” Benedict Spinoza, A Political Treatise, 1677 “The important events of a person’s life are the products of chains of … Continue reading

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Century #16: Spring in Pennsylvania

From the Journal of Martin Way: March 10, 1936 Where should I begin. Oh, yeah! How about here, right in the middle of the story where I am. Bramble used to tell me that the middle is the only place … Continue reading

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